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NTSB investigations: Lycoming TI0-540 series, LA

24 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming TI0-540 series. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'LA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41533')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
  WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'LA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41533'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'LA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('41533'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB CEN21LA298Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 500 S · Jennings, LAThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.Jun 25, 2021 · N9038N · Substantial damage NTSB CEN17LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 31-350 · Covington, LAThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of power to both engines due to fuel exhaustion.Apr 23, 2017 · N3548J · Substantial damage NTSB CEN16LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T206H · New Roads, LAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.May 16, 2016 · N80TK · Substantial damage NTSB GAA15CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American Avn. G 164A · Welsh, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.Aug 28, 2015 · N8761H · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31 · New Orleans, LAThe pilot's fatal cardiac event, which resulted in the inflight loss of control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's use of impairing medications and operation of the airplane with disqualifying medical conditions.Nov 30, 2011 · N6485L · Minor damage NTSB DFW08LA089Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA24-260 · Abbeville, LAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid the other approaching airplane. A contributing factor was the close proximity between the two private airstrips.Mar 28, 2008 · N9097P · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB FTW04LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLake LA4-270T · Crowley, LAThe pilot's inadvertant water landing with the landing gear extended. Contributing factors were the sunglare and the pilot's failure to verify the position of the flaps and landing gear.Feb 28, 2004 · N193TM · Substantial damage NTSB FTW03FA027Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAero Commander 500-B · Rayville, LAThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin.Nov 1, 2002 · N1HV · Destroyed NTSB FTW02LA127Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Bogalusa, LAa deer that ran in front of the airplane during the takeoff phase. A contributing factor was the lack of an airport perimeter fence to prevent deer from entering the runway environment.Apr 23, 2002 · N8108V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW01LA158Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-300 · Belle Chase, LAthe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with a utility pole while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the pilot's impairment due to alcohol intoxication and the night light conditions.Jul 4, 2001 · N5883V · Destroyed NTSB FTW00FA035Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-260 · New Orleans, LAthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in a stall/spin. A contributing factor was the dusk light condition.Nov 20, 1999 · N8825P · Destroyed NTSB FTW96GA365Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-23-250 · Jennings, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane, the dark night, and fog.Aug 31, 1996 · N14196 · Destroyed NTSB FTW94FA241Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchweizer G-164B · Foules, LAThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.Jul 21, 1994 · N6617Q · Destroyed NTSB FTW89FA089Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSmith, Ted Aerostar 601 · New Iberia, LAThe pilot failed to maintain a proper climb immediately after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was excessive manifold pressure indications for the left engine. The pilot's diverted attention in dealing with that condition most probably resulted in the…May 4, 1989 · N90619 · Destroyed NTSB FTW83FA252Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-60 · New Orleans, LAWitnesses reported that when the acft was stabilized on final apch, it pitched up slightly & yawed, then rolled left to an inverted attitude & crashed in a canal. Several witnesses stated that the left prop was windmilling. One stated the left prop had…May 30, 1983 · N52AC · Destroyed NTSB FTW81FRD45Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-32R · Lake Charles, LASep 4, 1981 · N8108V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW80DRJ40Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Pineville, LASep 11, 1980 · N62730 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75DRD04Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · Donaldsonville, LAAug 4, 1974 · N8573P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW73FRD17Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-24 · New Orleans, LAFeb 17, 1973 · N8348P · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71FRD27Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185D · Lafayette, LANov 27, 1970 · N1512F · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69F0010Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Alexandria, LAJun 5, 1968 · N6033Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67F0360Accident · No injuriesClosedDehavilland 1142X · New Orleans, LADec 18, 1966 · N782R · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67D0314Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-23 · Eunice, LANov 13, 1966 · N6209Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0517Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 185D · Bayou Sale, LAFeb 3, 1966 · N1512F · Substantial damage